Dental Implants vs Dentures

Paul J Guerrino DDS PC has many years of experience as a dentist and implantologist. He is the owner of Guerrino Dentistry and Associates and has a wide knowledge of a variety of dental procedures. One area that Dr. Paul J Guerrino specializes in is dental implants. Using his experience and professional knowledge, Paul J. Guerrino DDS PC explains the pros and cons of dentures as well as the potentially more beneficial option, dental implants.

Missing teeth and broken teeth can be an uncomfortable issue. Not having a full set of beautiful white teeth not only limits what you are able to eat but can have a negative impact on your confidence. Missing teeth can cause more damage to your jaw lines and health in a number of ways. Luckily you have options to get back the full set of teeth you need and want. But which so you choose? Dental implants or dentures?

Pros and Cons of Dentures:

Dentures are removable teeth replacements that have been the most common choice for individuals who have lost a lot of their top or bottom teeth.

Dentures, however, do have their drawbacks. In order for them to stay in place, you need to use a paste or adhesive which can often be a messy and inconvenient process. This needs to be reapplied each and every time the teeth are taken out. These paste and adhesives are also not very secure and the dentures tend to slip out of place or remain feeling losing in the mouth. This is especially true for lower dentures.

Dentures also require a significant amount of maintenance. They must be properly cleaned and cared for on a daily basis that requires more than just brushing. They can also wear out which means you will need to replace them regularly, which can be a costly process.

Pros and Cons of Dental Implants:

Unlike dentures, dental implants are a more permanent alternative. They are not removable and function just like your natural teeth. They are secured with a metal post that is inserted into the jaw and then covered with a natural looking crown. Dental implants tend to be more secure and comfortable because there is little chances of them becoming loose or shifting out of place. Dental implants also help keep the jaw bone strong. They offer support to the jaw which reduces the risk of bone deterioration and even facial collapse. Without the additional support, the jaw lines weakens and can result in additional health issues.

Dental implants will, however, take longer to heal and put into place. It can take much longer to get your permanent implants put in because you need to allow the area to heal properly after any extractions. Since dental implants do require surgery this can be painful and more costly alternative.

While dentures have been the go to alternative for teeth replacements, dental implants can be a much better option. Not only do they look and function like your natural teeth but the provide the additional support our jaw bones needs to remain strong. The process may take longer you will not have to worry about your dental implant wearing down as you do with dentures so the cost of the surgery could cancel out the additional cost of having to have the dentures replaced. Both options provide you with a healthy and fully function set of teeth but they each have their drawbacks.

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